Vodacom: Bursaries 2025

Vodacom is inviting students to apply for their academic Merit Bursary, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies within STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Textbook allowance,
• Meal allowance
• Accommodation in university residence or capped allowance for private accommodation.

Bursary recipients will also receive a laptop and cellphone, as well as the following benefits: orientation workshop for all new bursary students, workplace exposure via the structured Vacation Work programme, work readiness skill training for final year students to gain skills to enter the working world and full access to Wellness Programme (ICAS) services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen by birth
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of full-time study in 2025
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must achieve an exemption pass in Matric and a minimum result of 70% for all subjects
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% at tertiary level, if currently studying (1st year or higher)
• You must be in financial need